Katie's Reviews
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Fun lace concept, but didn't work for me
I couldn't style this to be usable for me. Looked oddly Morticia Addams even though I so wanted it to work for a day at work by styling down with combat boots. Dress is well made and comfy, I just couldn't get the vibe right.
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Knit and Lace Midi Dress
Sea NY x RTR
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
Good length for short ladies
Wanted to love these and wear them often, but I ordered a size too small. If the waist had fit, these would have been comfortable weekend jeans.
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Tommy Stretch Straight Leg Jeans
Boyish Jeans
Size Worn: 28
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
So Comfy, Many compliments
Loved the slouch of this sweater. Very comfortable/not at all itchy--was able to wear at both work and on the weekend.
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Vienna Chevron Sweater
Splendid
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
Gorgeous Pattern, but odd tight neck
Very thin so perfect for layering and for the spring. Got compliments on the pattern. Won't rent again because the neck was so SO small and not stretchy that it took forever to get on without ripping seams.

Mesh Turtleneck Eloise Top
Marie Oliver
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
Vintage look, but pockets!!
Loved this. Got so many compliments on this one --very Spring look, very flowy skirt, has the little buttons between the big buttons to keep it from puffing out. Will definitely rent again.
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Octana Dress
Cara Cara New York
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
Comfy and Cozy
Very soft; got tons of compliments. Medium was perfect and hadn't shrunk too much like many RtR sweaters I get!
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Groovy Flower Sweater
CeCe
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
Comfy jeans, true to size
I can't tell how I looked in these (if the bagginess was more hip than frumpy), but can attest that they were delightfully comfortable.
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Walker Mid-Rise Constructed Jeans
Triarchy
Size Worn: 28
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
Solid basic with fun motion
I got many complements on this dress and the way that the skirt moved while walking. Fabric wasn't actually thin--was a good thickness for fall; but draped like it was and showed all bra/underwear lines.
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Long Sleeve Tie Waist Sweater Dress
Moon River
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
Adorable Sleeves, Great length
Loved this and got lots of complements on how "soft" I looked in it. Enjoyed the puff sleeves as they weren't too large and floppy. Very warm but not itchy.
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Mock Neck Sweater
CeCe
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
Comfy Classic
Classic winter pattern, long enough to cover waistline without getting bumpy and frumpy, and not-too-itchy.

Fair Isle Sweater
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
Event Specific
Wanted to like these as the fit was great and I needed a lighter black/charcoal pair of jeans. But the studded/rhinestone pattern was way more intense in person and I just couldn't pull off all the rhinestones with daily wear or as casual work wear. They were just too noticeable/a specific aesthetic choice to make it work outside a country music concert or the club :)

501 90's Studded Denim Straight Leg Jeans
Levi's
Size Worn: 29
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
So many compliments
SO comfortable. The lack of back pockets threw me off the first time wearing them, but these were so comfortable and I got so many compliments on the unique pattern that I wore them multiple times before returning. I almost considered buying them but wanted to try a smaller size before committing.

Kelly Cropped Mid-Rise Straight Leg
Triarchy
Size Worn: 29
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
Fitted look with loose comfort
Thought I would feel too Little House on the Prairie wearing this, but it was so comfortable I gave it a shot and actually got a ton of compliments on the corseted look and how the denim made it look less Trad wife and more fun.

Denim Corseting Midi Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby x RTR
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
Absolutely Gorgeous Pattern
Loved this pattern and the detailing of the skirt; but the wrap nature of it inevitably made it impossible to walk without flashing everyone, haha

Tanya Wrap Skirt
Marie Oliver
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
Beach Party Vibes
Loved the flowiness of this with bright fun colors. Was just quite long on me so spent the whole party holding it up or re-arranging myself so that the hem wouldn't get dirty or stepped on.

Tie Dye Peasant Maxi
Toccin
Size Worn: 6
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
Nice clear pattern
Not too itchy; was just a bit short at the waist for my taste.

Fair Isle Sweater
Ronny Kobo x RTR
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
So Comfy; Many Compliments
Took me a ton of time to figure out how to tie this in a way that gave it more shape (classic tie in poncho style worked well as a fall cover-up), but eventually got it. Very comfy. Many compliments on the pattern/quality of the weave. Will rent again for Xmas pictures!
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High Neck Poncho
La DoubleJ
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
Perfect length for short person!
Got a lot of compliments on this dress. Loved the velvet detail around bust and it gave me the illusion of having a chest and waist. I thought the pattern (avocados) would be a bit weird or juvenile rather than fun, but everyone just read it as an abstract pattern.
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Petra Dress
Rixo
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
Solid classic in beautiful deep color
Would have ordered this to keep as a basic solid, but the small ran too small so was very tight in the arms and chest. High neck/turtleneck is shorter than it looks in the picture. Tried again in Medium, which fit better at arms and chest, but looked frumpy elsewhere. Too bad!
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Velvet Turtleneck Top
Toccin
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
Thick, structured material
Love most Ulla Johnson, but this didn't sit right on my body. The thick structured fabric, made the shoulders and neckline too stiff, so the top of the dress puffed up when I sat down and the long skirt looked matronly on me rather than elegant.
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Yvette Dress
Ulla Johnson
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
Fun Print, but fabric fights 'casual'
Wanted to love this because the oversize and print was fun, but the nylon fabric and button back made it feel like a professional shirt that I should be wearing to work rather than a casual shirt for weekends with the kids. Something was just off in the combo for me.
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Multi Color Floral Blouse
Peter Som x RTR
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
Dual fabric actually worked!
Was worried that the heavier pleather would pull on the knit, but this two-fabric dress worked well to sustain the shirt + skirt illusion. Got lots of compliments. A bit short so had to wear thick tights under.
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Alexa Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
Very comfy light jean
Baggy but not too baggy. High waist without feeling too "mom jean"--perhaps retro 90s? Length was great on me and I am shorter; didn't have to roll or wear crazy-high heels like many jeans.
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Tie Waist Wide Leg Trouser
Hudson
Size Worn: 29
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
Updated 60s/70s vibe
Perfectly paired with baggy jeans for a retro feel. Got many compliments on my "vintage" shirt. Thick, but weave was open so it felt light and airy for summer.
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Spencer Striped Polo Sweater
Marine Layer
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
Long waist made me look odd
On the hanger, the pleating of this piece looked great. On, the long waist with the gathering looked downright odd. If you are tall and long waisted, this should work. If you are short and short waisted, this will look frumpy and odd -- like you sewed your own clothes from the wrong pattern. Frump + Beige = Bad combo.
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Adavi Dress
Veronica Beard
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
Classic White Levis
Did what they were supposed to do for some outfits where I wanted white jeans. Typical fit--exactly as expected.
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Straight Leg 501 Jeans
Levi's
Size Worn: 29
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
Perfect flowy summer work shirt
Loved the lightness of this as a work basic. Fun sleeves that still distracted from my big upper arms. Great neckline. Didn't immediately wrinkle!
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Nadia Top
A.L.C.
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
Fun colors; solid work dress
Although this dress had a bit too much bulk to it for hot summer days; I found it an easeful work dress with bright colors that matched summer vibes. Was able to move a lot and walk all day at a conference in it.
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Blue Dip Dye Midi Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby x RTR
Size Worn: 40
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
So many compliments
Loved this skirt--easy fit and fun waistband of all the Le Superbe skirts, but the pastel watercolor combined with the hard black line gave this skirt an extra styling detail that got all the compliments. Was able to dress up for work and down for the weekend. Will rent again.
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Scattered Clouds Pleated Skirt
Le Superbe
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
Solid Work dress with pretty pattern
Great summer work dress; fun waist detail. Just not giving it 5 stars because I completely blended in with everyone and no one really "noticed" the dress as interesting.
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Eva Dress
L.K. Bennett
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
Fun yet Simple Work Dress
Very comfortable. Deceptively interesting (lot of people doing double-takes at the waist and sleeve button details)--got lots of compliments. Will rent again.
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Mixed Striped Dress
3.1 Phillip Lim
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
Odd waist shape didn't work for me
Something about this dress's structure did not work at all with my body shape--wouldn't recommend for folks with short waists; it will make you look horribly boxy and frumpy.
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Seagill Dress
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
Nice shape, but wide open skirt
Loved the shape of this dress's shoulders and the double belt waste was slimming, but the wrap skirt is wide open to the waist and kept blowing open all the way to my underwear like a beach wrap. Wore shorts under to avoid indecency at work, haha.
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Dove Dress
ba&sh
Size Worn: 1
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
So comfy, so flowy
Loved this as a weekend and casual work shirt. Comfortable, breathable, versatile (wore with both jeans and skirts). Workhorse wardrobe staple.
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Raegan Striped Blouse
Splendid
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
Wayyyy smaller than size chart
Had to change 1 hour into wearing these because they were so much smaller than recommended that I couldn't breathe or move. Length was perfect so may try again sizing up 2-3 sizes, ha.
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Slim Kick Crop Jeans
7 For All Mankind
Size Worn: 28
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
Cute Dress, Very Summery
Loved the summer vibes of this dress; was a bit too short and flirty/fun for work, so had to wear long shorts underneath. Would have been perfect on a vacation.
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Gwyneth Dress
Marie Oliver
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
So comfy, works for weekend or work
Loved this dress as a basic. Thick, quality material. Great sleeves. Comfortable to move in. Short without being too short. Worked well for work into nights on the beach. Great summer dress.
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Mixed Stitch Flare Dress
MICHAEL KORS
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
Too small and large at the same time
Could barely pull this on, some areas were too tight; but then while wearing the sleeves kept falling down--maybe I got one with bad elastic? My shoulders aren't particularly small... Liked the pattern, but while on, the shirt just looked to basic-mom-vibe or Karen-from-HR work shirt and emphasized how flat-chested I am.
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Joni Top
Area Stars
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
Beautiful Color, Intense Sleeves
I wanted to love this dress. The color was gorgeous; it felt flowy and fun; got lots of compliments...but the sleeves were intense....ly huge and floppy. Wanted to like them, but every time I got a glimpse in the mirror or saw photos of me wearing the dress, I wondered if they were too much.
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Darlene Dress
Ulla Johnson
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A
Amazing basic White Shirt w beautiful detailing
Loved the comfort of this shirt; loved the detailing. Originally ordered a size 2 which was recommended, but arms were too tight. Sized up to a 3 which was just a bit longer than I would have liked but fit perfectly everywhere else. Will rent again.
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Gabby Top
ba&sh
Size Worn: 3
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 130lbs
Bust: 34A